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Hopkins girls 1st, boys 2nd at Comstock Invitational
COVER PHOTO: Landen Klinge cleared an even 12 feet to win the pole vault for Hopkins. The Hopkins High School girls’ track team came in first at the Comstock Invitational…
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Honor student, WHS grad Abby Helrigel dies at age 23
Victoria “Abby” Abigail Helrigel, age 23, died at home Tuesday, May 16, following a two-year battle with brain cancer. Abby’s smile, humor, and beautiful outlook remained unwavering as she bravely…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— May 18, 1998 A public hearing is planned for Wednesday to gather Wayland…
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Wildcat O-K Conference Scholar-Athletes honored
Wayland High School’s O-K Conference Scholar Athletes earned a 3.5 or higher, participated in four athletic seasons, and received at least one Varsity letter. Pictured are (front row, from left)…
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Man taken into custody after standoff in Leighton
Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nine-hours standoff at the Hunter’s Glen Mobile Home Park in Leighton Township. Deputies reported they…
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Memorial service Friday for Donna Wicks of Hopkins
Donna Marie Wicks, 92, of Hopkins, died Thursday, May 11, at University of Michigan West Hospital. Born April 8, 1931, in Burnips, she was the daughter of the late Pearl…
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Celebration of life will be Saturday for Kristin Wells
Kristine “Kristin” Renee Wells, age 58, died at her home in Shelbyville Wednesday, May 10. Kristin enjoyed crafting, listening to the radio, spending time with her family, and especially spending…
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Funeral will be Friday for Ronald VanVolkinburg, 67
Ronald Duane VanVolkinburg, 67, of Wayland, died Tuesday, May 16. Ron cultivated his natural talent for auto body work at an early age and soon it became his favorite hobby.…
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‘Cats middle school track team wins Otsego Relays
The Wayland Middle School track team Tuesday captured first place in the eight-team Otsego Relays. Coach Jennifer Antel, who also is Wayland's mayor, reported that every member of the squad…
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Coach Cheri Ritz captures 1,000th softball victory
Wayland softball coach Cheri Ritz was inducted into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2020 after scoring her 900th career victory. She now has…